CATL and DHL Group signed a memorandum of understanding on September 14, 2026, in Hanover, Germany. This agreement expands their existing partnership from September 2024, focusing on the electrification and decarbonization of road freight corridors across Europe.
The collaboration aims to develop scalable operating models for logistics. Key areas include identifying transport routes for electrification, engaging vehicle manufacturers, and deploying both stationary and mobile charging infrastructure alongside battery swapping pilots.
Potential project participants include QUIBO Energy, backed by CATL and Xiaomi, and FleetBoost, which provides high-power charging solutions. Additionally, the Swaptopus joint venture between CATL and Octopus Energy will focus on battery swapping networks.
Swaptopus plans to launch its first demonstration stations in the UK in 2027, with a goal to expand to more than 30 stations by 2035. The partnership also covers transport operations within CATL's own European supply chain.
During the same event, CATL introduced its Tectrans II battery solution for commercial vehicles. The heavy-duty version supports a range of up to 1,000 kilometers and is compatible with both charging and battery swapping technologies.
DHL intends to reach net-zero carbon dioxide emissions in logistics by 2050. The company views cooperation with energy providers and vehicle manufacturers as a critical step toward achieving these sustainability targets.
